What's a the best trading platform today?

I used to trade 5 years ago in Miami and now I would like to start again. Back then I used the MACH1. The trading firm I used closed down many years ago and now I need some help on finding a good platform. I like the Scottrade Elite platform. The layout is great and the $7 a trade sounds pretty good.

The answer will obviously depend on two things, what will you trade and how will you trade it (time frame).

I use Scottrade Elite to trade stocks and options and I think it's great for day trades, swings and position trades. Scalping is hit or miss so I wouldn't try it with any kind of size. Usually execution is very quick but occasionally an order can get "stuck" in the system and I'll have to call the local office to unstick it. If a limit order got stuck and I was entitled to a fill I will get my limit price but if a market order gets stuck they will deal you huge slippage.

You can't route your orders but that doesn't bother me. I love the Trade Ideas software and the on screen tools for technical analysis are pretty good.